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* Greg Hinz looks at voter registration totals. Chicago is up at least a net 25,000 from four years ago…

For the 2010 general election, Chicago had 1.335 million voters in what is called the active file. As of last evening, the city total was up 1.9 percent, to 1.360 million, with perhaps 6,000 late registrations yet to be processed and not included, according to the Chicago Board of Elections. […]

It looks like the biggest registration pop has been in Latino wards, not wards that predominantly are home to African-Americans. For instance, of the eight wards in which current totals are higher than both the March primary and under the old ward map in 2010, six are predominantly Latino and two mostly white. Of the 18 wards in which registration is up just since the primary, five are predominantly African-American, six are Latino, five white and two located on the racially mixed Far North Side lakefront.

* But DuPage is up almost 30,000 over four years ago, although that could change…

Team Rauner can smile at what’s happening in heavily Republican DuPage County, where according to the Election Commission registration already is markedly above what it was four years ago at this time, reaching 588,888 versus 559,000. But Rocky Lofendo, manager of the commission’s registration division, note that 10,000 or more could come off that total when the commission completes its canvass, removing from the rolls those who have moved.

* Cook and Lake are also up…

Compared to 2010, total registrations so far are up about 25,000 so far, hitting 1.395 million at last check, according to County Clerk David Orr’s office. That’s down from the primary, but in between the county did a voter canvass and removed thousands of names of those no longer eligible to vote.

In Lake County, which usually tilts Republican, the total has about matched that of four years ago — 404,637 then to 403,690 now — with more coming in, says County Clerk Willard Helander.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 2:41 pm

Comments

I don’t think you can count on a bump in DuPage as a sure thing for Rauner. DuPage ain’t what it used to be and a lot of growth is Hispanic.

Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 2:48 pm
AB numbers are also up like crazy. Looks like despite a super negative election, people are planning on going out and voting.

Comment by anon Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 2:56 pm
Registration is one thing, actually voting is another…

Comment by yo Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 3:01 pm
No sure things ever Slinger, but I can tell you that DuPage County looks good for Rauner. That includes Latino voters, or which you correctly point out, we have more of…and we’re better for it. The GOP are not quick learners, but we have engaged more Latinos that we ever have. More Spanish speaking committeemen and women have made a difference in our ability for outreach. We also have a bi-lingual Latina on the ballot from DuPage. Gentleman’s bet that Rauner gets a nice bump from DuPage.

Comment by A guy... Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 3:07 pm
Given that info Rauner’s pick for Lt Gov seems to have a been a good choice.

Comment by Empty Suit Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 3:20 pm
This Rauner ad was running on Telemundo and Univision for some time.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLyu8ha99_Q
Was told that she has been all over Spanish radio.

Comment by Western Ave. Doug Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 3:33 pm
A Guy

“No sure things ever Slinger, but I can tell you that DuPage County looks good for Rauner. That includes Latino voters, or which you correctly point out, we have more of…and we’re better for it. The GOP are not quick learners, but we have engaged more Latinos that we ever have. More Spanish speaking committeemen and women have made a difference in our ability for outreach. We also have a bi-lingual Latina on the ballot from DuPage. Gentleman’s bet that Rauner gets a nice bump from DuPage.”

Since you’re out hitting the pavement, I am curious, have you noticed any difference in the perception of Rauner over the last month or so ? Since I live in Chicago, Quinn was already going to win big time. I have always felt that the support for Rauner was soft, more anti-Quinn than pro-Rauner. As more has become known about him, what are folks saying? Are they still enthusiastic about him, or are they backing off a bit?

Comment by AFSCME Steward Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 3:34 pm
Isn’t Quinn up beyond the MOE in the latest polls in Cook, and Rauner is either on the “number” or below what he needs in Chicago?

If it comes down to GOTV…17 points lost by Rauner in the Primary…no cushion this time.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 3:55 pm
My assumption is that homeowners and churchgoers are mostly registered.

Extra registration is mostly people who are young, transient or at the margins economically.

I could offer my thoughts on how these people vote, but we’re going to have an election to get some solid data.

I heard at the BGA luncheon that people are talking up Rauner as a candidate for Mayor of Chicago after he loses to Quinn.

Trying to catch-up to Oberweis in lost elections, I guess.

Comment by Carl Nyberg Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 4:07 pm
Carl,, that must have been some boozy BGA luncheon. Rauner v. Emanuel for mayor? I’ve never drank that much.

Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 4:25 pm
===I’ve never drank that much.===

Close, but you’re right.

lol

Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 4:30 pm
“The GOP are not quick learners, but we have engaged more Latinos that we ever have. More Spanish speaking committeemen and women have made a difference in our ability for outreach.”

Of course.

And now let us all bask in the breathtaking diversity of the Republican Party of DuPage County: http://tinyurl.com/mqweywr & http://tinyurl.com/lclgqwq

– MrJM

Comment by MrJM (@MisterJayEm) Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 4:32 pm
LOL, the boys from CME that long afternoon lunch wouldn’t stop making crazy Romney bets . Made for a short but profitable night.

Comment by Wordslinger Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 4:36 pm
Snort @ MrJM, whose diversity link should’ve carried a Peter Breen warning.

Comment by crazybleedingheart Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 8:47 pm
= Team Rauner can smile at what’s happening in heavily Republican DuPage County =

I wouldn’t take that to the bank. Cook to DuPage was one of the most common moves in recent years. GOP cannot afford to take its foot off of the gas there, IMO.

Comment by Dirty Red Tuesday, Oct 14, 14 @ 9:57 pm